Rice Owls (@RiceFootball)
Scott Abell (1st year) (0-0)
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 3.7 - 8.3 (#125) | SOS: (#88)
Power (#116) | Off (#132) | Def (#88) | Roster | Portals | Croots
Record: 0 - 0 | Prediction: 3.7 - 8.3 (#125) | SOS: (#88)
| Rice's 2025 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Fri 8/29 | Rice at Louisiana | +12.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/5 | Rice vs Houston | +12.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/12 | Rice vs Prairie View A&M | -7.5 | |||||
| Wed 9/17 | Rice at Charlotte | -3.5 | |||||
| Fri 9/26 | Rice at Navy | +14.5 | |||||
| Fri 10/3 | Rice vs Florida Atlantic | +1 | |||||
| Fri 10/10 | Rice at UTSA | +19.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 10/24 | Rice vs UConn | +9.5 | |||||
| Thu 10/30 | Rice vs Memphis | +16 | |||||
| Fri 11/7 | Rice vs UAB | -0.5 | |||||
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Fri 11/21 | Rice vs North Texas | +6 | |||||
| Fri 11/28 | Rice at South Florida | +19 | |||||
Record Prediction: 3.7 - 8.3 #125
Schedule Rating: #88
Future 2026 Schedule
| Rice's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Rice vs Sam Houston | -9.5 | 49.0 | L 14 - 34 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Rice vs Texas Southern | -30.0 | 52.5 | W 69 - 7 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Rice at Houston | +3.5 | 43.5 | L 7 - 33 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/21 | Rice at Army | +7.0 | 44.0 | L 14 - 37 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Rice vs Charlotte | -4.0 | 48.0 | L 20 - 21 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/12 | Rice vs UTSA | +3.5 | 51.0 | W 29 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/19 | Rice at Tulane | +21.5 | 53.5 | L 10 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Rice at UConn | +6.5 | 47.0 | L 10 - 17 | U | N | |
| Sat 11/2 | Rice vs Navy | +12.5 | 49.0 | W 24 - 10 | U | Y | |
| Fri 11/8 | Rice at Memphis | +7.5 | 50.5 | L 20 - 27 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/23 | Rice at UAB | -7.0 | 52.0 | L 14 - 40 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Rice vs South Florida | +5.5 | 53.5 | W 35 - 28 | O | Y | |
2024 Record: 4 - 8 (AAC: 3 - 5)
Spread Record 6 - 6 - 0 | O/U 5 - 7
2025 class: 147 points #99
2024 class: 122 points #123
2023 class: 159 points #83
2022 class: 103 points #119
2021 class: 141 points #93
Average Class Ranking: #103
Average Recruiting Points: 134
2024 class: 122 points #123
2023 class: 159 points #83
2022 class: 103 points #119
2021 class: 141 points #93
Average Class Ranking: #103
Average Recruiting Points: 134
Class Averages
American Athletic Class: 129 #103
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
American Athletic Class: 129 #103
Group of 5 Class: 135 #102
FBS Class: 179 #69
2020 class: 148 points #93
2019 class: 132 points #111
2018 class: 120 points #112
2017 class: 101 points #122
2016 class: 94 points #129
Average Class Ranking: #113
Average Recruiting Points: 119
2019 class: 132 points #111
2018 class: 120 points #112
2017 class: 101 points #122
2016 class: 94 points #129
Average Class Ranking: #113
Average Recruiting Points: 119
Offensive Coordinator Vince Munch
(Tr) - new transfer in 2025
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drew Devillier | 20 | 38 | 53% | 137 | 0 | 0 | 3.6 |
| Lucas Scheerhorn (Tr) | 1 | 3 | 33% | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quinton Jackson | 48 | 275 | 1 | 5.7 | 45 |
| Taji Atkins | 24 | 158 | 2 | 6.6 | 33 |
| Drew Devillier | 9 | 20 | 0 | 2.2 | 10 |
| Drayden Dickmann | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4.0 | 4 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braylen Walker | 22 | 264 | 1 | 12.0 | 50 |
| Artis Cole (Tr) | 12 | 152 | 1 | 12.7 | 30 |
| Drayden Dickmann | 10 | 80 | 1 | 8.0 | 31 |
| Quinton Jackson | 11 | 69 | 1 | 6.3 | 17 |
Defensive Coordinator Jon Kay
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Anthony Morris | 49 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Andrew Awe | 44 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Daveon Hook | 35 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Max Ahoia | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Anthony Morris | 49 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Michael Daley | 14 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Joseph Mutombo | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Demone Green | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Ahoia | 34 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Daveon Hook | 35 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Jack Kane (Tr) | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Returning Production
Overall Returning Production: 39% #118
Offense Returning Production: 29% #126
Defense Returning Production: 50% #84
Overall Returning Production: 39% #118
Offense Returning Production: 29% #126
Defense Returning Production: 50% #84
Transfer Portal
2025 Portal Class #134
7 Commits, 84 Avg Rating
13% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 9% TY
2025 Portal Class #134
7 Commits, 84 Avg Rating
13% of 2025 Roster from Portal, 9% TY
Team Talent
2025 Talent Rating: 536.00 #101
Offense Talent #107 | Defense Talent #99
2024 #82 | 2023 #89 | 2022 #100 | 2021 #99
2025 Talent Rating: 536.00 #101
Offense Talent #107 | Defense Talent #99
2024 #82 | 2023 #89 | 2022 #100 | 2021 #99
2025 - 2022 Records
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 4 - 8
2024 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2023 Record: 6 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2022 Record: 5 - 8
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 9 - 4
Four Year Record: 15 - 23
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 21 - 17 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 10 - 14
2025 Record: 0 - 0
2025 Conf Record: 0 - 0
Spread: 0 - 0 - 0 | Totals: 0 - 0
2024 Record: 4 - 8
2024 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 6 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 5 - 7
2023 Record: 6 - 7
2023 Conf Record: 4 - 4
Spread: 8 - 5 - 0 | Totals: 7 - 6
2022 Record: 5 - 8
2022 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 9 - 4
Four Year Record: 15 - 23
Four Year Record vs. Spread: 21 - 17 - 0
Four Year Conference Record: 10 - 14
2021 - 2018 Records
2021 Record: 4 - 8
2021 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 9 - 3
2020 Record: 2 - 3
2020 Conf Record: 2 - 3
Spread: 3 - 2 - 0 | Totals: 1 - 4
2019 Record: 3 - 9
2019 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 6 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 6
2018 Record: 2 - 11
2018 Conf Record: 1 - 7
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
Eight Year Record: 26 - 54
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 40 - 39 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 22 - 34
2021 Record: 4 - 8
2021 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 3 - 9 - 0 | Totals: 9 - 3
2020 Record: 2 - 3
2020 Conf Record: 2 - 3
Spread: 3 - 2 - 0 | Totals: 1 - 4
2019 Record: 3 - 9
2019 Conf Record: 3 - 5
Spread: 6 - 5 - 1 | Totals: 6 - 6
2018 Record: 2 - 11
2018 Conf Record: 1 - 7
Spread: 7 - 6 - 0 | Totals: 6 - 7
Eight Year Record: 26 - 54
Eight Year Record vs. Spread: 40 - 39 - 1
Eight Year Conference Record: 22 - 34
| Rice Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2023 | Responder Bowl | Rice vs Texas State | +3.5 | 58.5 | L 21 - 45 |
| 2022 | Lendingtree Bowl | Rice vs Southern Miss | +7.0 | 46.5 | L 24 - 38 |
Power Ranking Stats (2024)
More Stats (2024)
Overall Stats (2024)
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | .05 (126) | 35% (127) | 3.27 (119) | 32.6 (11) | 35% | 35% | .16 (60) | 37% (11) | 3.72 (62) | 26.8 (19) |
| Teams | Offense PPA | Offense Success | Offense Pts Per Opp | Avg Start FP | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Defense PPA | Defense Success | Defense Pts Per Opp | Opponent FP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | .22 (52) | 44% (49) | 4.81 (9) | 28.7 (94) | 38% | 67% | .17 (63) | 41% (57) | 3.61 (52) | 31.1 (108) |
More Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12 | 28:40 (105) | 18.3 (108) | 35% | 35% | 7.1 (105) | 57.4 (84) | 1.8 (110) | 1 | 6.3 (42) | 2.7 (30) | 2 |
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13 | 30:59 (34) | 18.8 (75) | 38% | 67% | 5.8 (71) | 49.4 (63) | 2 (129) | 0.9 | 3.8 (121) | 1.3 (120) | 1 |
Overall Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 22.2 | 31.8 | 12.5 | 35.5% (127) | 3.27 (119) | 1.8 | 18 | 354 | 115 | 239 | 4.6 | 37% (132) | 62% (4) | 36% (127) | 35% (121) | 20% (123) | .05 (126) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 25.4 | 21.2 | 29.7 | 37% (11) | 3.72 (62) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 55% (112) | 45% (24) | 40% (37) | 34% (4) | 17% (55) | .16 (60) |
| Teams | Games | PPG | Home | Road | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 13 | 29.5 | 34.3 | 24.6 | 43.7% (49) | 4.81 (9) | 2 | 19 | 363 | 110 | 252 | 3.7 | 41% (120) | 58% (13) | 43% (70) | 45% (32) | 17% (81) | .22 (52) |
| 2023 Defense | 13 | 28.1 | 27.1 | 26 | 41.2% (57) | 3.61 (52) | 0.9 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% (93) | 48% (42) | 44% (83) | 39% (33) | 12% (126) | .17 (63) |
Run Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 37% (132) | 36% (127) | 24.8 | 114.5 | 4.6 | 14 (98) | -.03 (126) | 2.7 (118) | 86% (3) | 10% (63) | 1 (55) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 55% (112) | 40% (37) | - | - | - | - | .16 (85) | 3.06 (80) | 76% (83) | 11% (45) | 1.07 (103) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 13 | 41% (120) | 43% (70) | 29.8 | 110.5 | 3.7 | 21 (54) | .12 (86) | 3.01 (87) | 65% (118) | 10% (59) | 0.96 (89) |
| 2023 Defense | 13 | 52% (93) | 44% (83) | - | - | - | - | .19 (99) | 3.15 (80) | 73% (66) | 7% (125) | 1.01 (79) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Offense | 12 | 62% (4) | 35% (121) | 24.3 | 39.8 | 239 | 6 | 9.8 | 17 (79) | 13 (103) | .11 (121) | 1.5 (97) | 38% (129) | 25% (119) | .17 (119) | 10% (133) | 1.9 (104) |
| 2024 Defense | 12 | 45% (24) | 34% (4) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 (93) | .16 (33) | 1.7 (109) | 34% (30) | 24% (4) | .19 (23) | 6% (70) | 2.1 (81) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Offense | 13 | 58% (13) | 45% (32) | 20.6 | 33.2 | 252.5 | 7.6 | 12.3 | 29 (18) | 16 (121) | .34 (45) | 1.6 (54) | 32% (74) | 32% (60) | .32 (71) | 7% (103) | 2.1 (47) |
| 2023 Defense | 13 | 48% (42) | 39% (33) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 (126) | .21 (34) | 1.6 (53) | 33% (49) | 29% (44) | .24 (34) | 5% (109) | 2 (53) |
Team Notes (3/24) QB - Warner left (Fresno). Will need mobile QB ❌
(3/24) RB - Jackson/Atkins some exp. #1 left (Hou) ❌
(3/24) WR rebuild. Welker/Dickman some exp ❌
(3/24) OL 3/5 back. Bad LY. Took 1 portal ❌
(3/24) Def was bad, have some exp. Light DL ❌
(3/24) RB - Jackson/Atkins some exp. #1 left (Hou) ❌
(3/24) WR rebuild. Welker/Dickman some exp ❌
(3/24) OL 3/5 back. Bad LY. Took 1 portal ❌
(3/24) Def was bad, have some exp. Light DL ❌
Injury Notes
Power Ratings Overall: -17.53 #115
Offense: 0.29 #135
Defense: 17.82 #86
SP+ Overall: -14.8 #117
SP+ Offense: 16.1 #129
SP+ Defense: 30.9 #89
Offense: 0.29 #135
Defense: 17.82 #86
SP+ Overall: -14.8 #117
SP+ Offense: 16.1 #129
SP+ Defense: 30.9 #89
Returning Prod RICE lost their '24 starting QB (13%) #112
Returning Production: 39% #118
Offense: 29% #126 | Defense: 50% #84
OL Prod: 56% #67, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2063 #105 | From Portal: 0 #98
Rush Prod: 33% #104 | Rec Prod: 19% #125
Def Front Seven: 51% - Secondary: 52%
Returning Production: 39% #118
Offense: 29% #126 | Defense: 50% #84
OL Prod: 56% #67, 3 clear starters
OL Snaps: 2063 #105 | From Portal: 0 #98
Rush Prod: 33% #104 | Rec Prod: 19% #125
Def Front Seven: 51% - Secondary: 52%
Roster Team Talent #101 Blue Chips: 0% #99
Offense Talent #107 Defense Talent #99
Crootin Class #99 - 4 YR Rank #103
Portal Class #134 - 7 players, 84 Avg
13% of Roster from Portal, 9% TY
22 New Players, 25% of '25 Roster #11
Offense Talent #107 Defense Talent #99
Crootin Class #99 - 4 YR Rank #103
Portal Class #134 - 7 players, 84 Avg
13% of Roster from Portal, 9% TY
22 New Players, 25% of '25 Roster #11
2025 Schedule Record Prediction: 3.7 - 8.3 #125
Schedule Rating: -79 #88
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 3, Bad: 5, Poor: 4
Schedule Rating: -79 #88
View Schedule & Predicted Results
Opps: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 3, Bad: 5, Poor: 4
Scoring Scoring: 22.2 - 25.4 (30 - 28) in '24
Scoring at Home: 32 - 21 | Road: 13 - 30
OC: Vince Munch - in his first season
DC: Jon Kay - in his first season
Scoring at Home: 32 - 21 | Road: 13 - 30
OC: Vince Munch - in his first season
DC: Jon Kay - in his first season
Records 2024 Record: 4 - 8 (6 - 6 - 0) (AAC: 3 - 5)
2023 Record: 6 - 7 (8 - 5 - 0) (AAC: 4 - 4)
2022 Record: 5 - 8 (7 - 6 - 0) (AAC: 3 - 5)
4 Yr Record: (15 - 23) | 8 Yr Record: (26 - 54)
2023 Record: 6 - 7 (8 - 5 - 0) (AAC: 4 - 4)
2022 Record: 5 - 8 (7 - 6 - 0) (AAC: 3 - 5)
4 Yr Record: (15 - 23) | 8 Yr Record: (26 - 54)
'24 OffenseVery Pass heavy Offense 62%, Run: 37%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 35%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.27 PPO
Awful Run Success 36%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Poor Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 62%
Awful when off Schedule 25%
Awful Offense Success Rate of 35%
Awful Offensive Explosiveness
Awful in Scoring Position 3.27 PPO
Awful Run Success 36%
Awful Pass Success 35%
Poor Offensive Turnovers
Bad OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Awful 1st/2nd Down Success 62%
Awful when off Schedule 25%
'24 DefenseAvg DL Grades, Avg Sacks/Turnovers
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.72 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Great Pass Def Success 34%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor at Forcing Turnovers
Poor Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Great when Opp is off Schedule 24%
Great Defense Success Rate of 37%
Avg in Scoring Position 3.72 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Great Pass Def Success 34%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Poor at Forcing Turnovers
Poor Penalty Team, Avg Field Position
Good 1st/2nd Down Success 66%
Great when Opp is off Schedule 24%
Team NotesHC Abell ran a gun-option system @ Davidson
QB - Warner left (Fresno). Will need mobile QB
RB - Jackson/Atkins some exp. #1 left (Hou)
WR rebuild. Welker/Dickman some exp
OL 3/5 back. Bad LY. Took 1 portal
Def was bad, have some exp. Light DL
Really hard job, no portal. Option great idea
QB - Warner left (Fresno). Will need mobile QB
RB - Jackson/Atkins some exp. #1 left (Hou)
WR rebuild. Welker/Dickman some exp
OL 3/5 back. Bad LY. Took 1 portal
Def was bad, have some exp. Light DL
Really hard job, no portal. Option great idea